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GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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Pet Friendly
About Lower Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 74
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1180)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground offers a beautiful location with scenic views, especially near the Merced River, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Guests frequently praise the friendly and accommodating campground hosts, along with the clean facilities. Although some sites may have issues with privacy or nearby pedestrian traffic, the overall experience is highly positive, with many campers eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground offers a beautiful location with scenic views, especially near the Merced River, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Guests frequently praise the friendly and accommodating campground hosts, along with the clean facilities. Although some sites may have issues with privacy or nearby pedestrian traffic, the overall experience is highly positive, with many campers eager to return.
Review Summary
Douglas L
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Lower Pines
Incredible location and experience!
Chad M
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Lower Pines
Nice site. Clean bathrooms. Bears with Cubs
jeffrey h
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines
Great site. There is river close by for swimming and is walking distance to many of the trail heads in Yosemite Valley. The only issue we had wasn't with the campgrounds it was with neighboring campers who refuse to keep their dogs on leashes. I have camped many times in the valley and am a Yosemite Conservancy volunteer. Camping in the valley is usually amazing. Having random dogs running through your campsite at any given time wrecks the whole thing. Hearing them constantly barking at other dogs throughout the day got old fast. Leash laws need to be enforced. Keep your dogs tied up to your newly purchased sprinter van.
jeffrey h
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines
Great site. There is river close by for swimming and is walking distance to many of the trail heads in Yosemite Valley. The only issue we had wasn't with the campgrounds it was with neighboring campers who refuse to keep their dogs on leashes. I have camped many times in the valley and am a Yosemite Conservancy volunteer. Camping in the valley is usually amazing. Having random dogs running through your campsite at any given time wrecks the whole thing. Hearing them constantly barking at other dogs throughout the day got old fast. Leash laws need to be enforced. Keep your dogs tied up to your newly purchased sprinter van.
Lillian S
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lower Pines
Park visitors walked through my campsite as soon as the sun came up, in the middle of the night, and all day long to get to the campground bathroom and river. I paid for a week long stay at this site and other members of the public were present in my site more than I was.
Lillian S
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lower Pines
Park visitors walked through my campsite as soon as the sun came up, in the middle of the night, and all day long to get to the campground bathroom and river. I paid for a week long stay at this site and other members of the public were present in my site more than I was.
asadullah s
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Lower Pines
John was extremely kind and welcoming. It was a pleasure.
asadullah s
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Lower Pines
John was extremely kind and welcoming. It was a pleasure.
LINDA L
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: DBL2, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campground that’s walking distance to the Merced River (bring your bathing suits), Curry Village (definitely rent a bike here or bring your own), and the Vernal Falls trailhead (must hike!). The bathrooms were clean and stocked but there are no showers (check Curry Village for shower availability, it was closed during covid). The double sites are next to the main road so expect headlights flashing into your tent into the late night and the sound of cars passing and doors slamming since there will be cars parked on the side of the street close to the double sites. We’re from the city so it doesn’t bother us at all but if you want more privacy, I’d recommend booking in the center of the campground. Amazing place, I couldn’t ask for anything more perfect.
LINDA L
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: DBL2, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campground that’s walking distance to the Merced River (bring your bathing suits), Curry Village (definitely rent a bike here or bring your own), and the Vernal Falls trailhead (must hike!). The bathrooms were clean and stocked but there are no showers (check Curry Village for shower availability, it was closed during covid). The double sites are next to the main road so expect headlights flashing into your tent into the late night and the sound of cars passing and doors slamming since there will be cars parked on the side of the street close to the double sites. We’re from the city so it doesn’t bother us at all but if you want more privacy, I’d recommend booking in the center of the campground. Amazing place, I couldn’t ask for anything more perfect.
Location Lower Pines Campground
Address:
9024 Southside Drive
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Yosemite Valley and the campgrounds.
The Lower Pines Campground is accessible via Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, and Highway 120 east from Manteca, all leading into Yosemite National Park.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567
Elevation: 1215 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
7AM
- Ensure to read site alerts and choose a site that fits your equipment.
- Check in at the kiosk upon arrival to avoid cancellation.
- Check road and weather conditions before arriving.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Cancellation policy
- Notify the campground if arriving late to avoid cancellation.
- Do not resell or auction your reservation.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food and toiletries securely to avoid attracting wildlife.
- Use provided food storage lockers; do not store food in vehicles.
Fires & fuel
- Use local firewood only to protect forests from pests.
Safety & rules
- Minimize waste and recycle to support a Zero Landfill initiative.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
